Plácido Domingo, as we know, has the power of voice, the strength of intensity and the physical presence to make a living figure of Stiffelio. Close-ups provided by the camera enable the viewer to see the anger, not only in his face but in his eyes. Vocally, he is in excellent condition, with the baritonal edge in his timbre to enforce Stiffelio's responses. Equally steadfast is the Stankar of Vladimir Chernov, who makes his recitative, aria and cabaletta . . . one of the most exciting and dramatic solos in opera . . . Chernov's sonorous voice rings freely, with a terrific top, and is well focused. With Domingo and Chernov on hand, one feels cheated that Verdi did not write a big duet for Stiffelio and Stankar.

Record Review /
John T. Hughes,
International Record Review (London) / 01. July 2007

This Met staging is impressively sung, especially by Domingo in the title role.

A Domingo triumph we can, happily, all see . . . Domingo is certainly well worth watching, alert and responsive, holding the stage without being in the least stagy . . . Vladimir Chernov's beautifully vibrant and evenly produced voice is helped by his feeling for the Verdi Style to make his performance as the old soldier proud of his family's honour a delight for the ears . . .

Record Review /
John Steane,
Gramophone (London) / 01. September 2007

Domingo is in wonderful form here. His voice is in peak condition for the period, and he makes a lot out of the title character¿s conflicts . . . Levine conducts with affection . . .